An atmospheric mid-20th century oil on canvas board cityscape executed in the Manner of Nicolai Fechin (Russian-American, 1881–1955). The vertical composition depicts a vibrant, narrow European street scene—likely Italian or French—bustling with figures and draped with drying laundry, rendered in a heavy, sculptural impasto that mimics Fechin's signature palette knife technique. The work features high-contrast coloring with deep reds and ochres set against stark whites. It is signed "N. Fechin" in red pigment in the lower right quadrant. Historically significant, the verso bears a vintage partial label for "The Philadelphia Museums / Fourth Street, Philadelphia," suggesting a history of exhibition or deaccession from a prominent Pennsylvania institution. russian impressionism, thick texture, palette knife, philadelphia provenance, vintage oil, laundry line, european street, architectural, taos style, mid century art, museum label, heavy impasto.
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The oil on canvas board is in good vintage condition with stable, heavy impasto texture throughout; the verso label shows age-related wear and losses.
Frame 72 x 42 in. Image 70 x 40 in. All measurements are approximate.
Auction Date |
March 7th, 2026 |
PRICE WITH BUYER PREMIUM |
$576.00 |